W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 Veeranan, ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 2. State of Tamilnadu Rep by Inspector of Police, Natham Police Station, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Dindigul District, Natham Taluk, Komanampatti village celebrate the Aadi special festival dated 21.07.2026 at Sri Azhagarmalaiyan Temple based on the representation, dated 13.07.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Badurus Zaman For Respondents : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.Side) 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 2nd respondent to grant permission and adequate police protection for conducting Aadi Special Festival on 21.07.2026 at Sri Azhagarmalaiyan Temple, Komanampatti, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, based on the representation, dated 13.07.2026. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the village people together have decided to conduct the temple festival in a peaceful manner. 3.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents police submitted that earlier rivalries between the petitioner and his pangalis, viz., Veeranan and Mayazhagan was dealt with by the respondent police and as on date all the problems stands resolved between the parties. 4. Heard the learned counsel on either sides and carefully perused the materials available on record. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 5.In view of the aforesaid submissions, the second respondent police is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 13.07.2026 and grant permission to conduct the Aadi Special Festival on 21.07.2026 at Sri Azhagarmalaiyan Temple, Komanampatti, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District. It is made clear that none of the persons should claim any first honors and none of the villagers should be prevented from participating in the temple festival. 6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. 16.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Note : Issue order copy on 20.07.2026 PNM TO:- 1. The Superintendent of Police, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 2. The Inspector of Police, Natham Police Station, Dindigul District. 3. The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J. PNM ORDER IN W.P.Crl.(MD)No.3910 of 2026 16.07.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis